DIY Folding Bushsaw

[ixion]

Just want to say thanks for sending the plans through, much appreciated.
This is a level beyond my usual wood butchery, but I'll give it a go, and let you know how things turn out

 

[DavidJT]

Nice work Nick, I've fancied a go at one of these for a while, so if you can stand to send out yet another set of plans that would be great. PM on it's way. Thanks

 

[nickg]

Folks

Glad to help - ive sent out about 150 sets of these plans - if anybody has ever made head or tail out of them and managed to produce one id really like to see a piccy on the thread, just to inspire others


Cheers
Nick

 

[FreddyFish]

I wanted to ask for a set of plans please. Promise I'll put a picture up when I make it.

 

[JUST-DOO-IT]

First post on this forum! Would appreciate a copy of the plans. PM sent.

 

[lewiman201]

Folks

Glad to help - ive sent out about 150 sets of these plans - if anybody has ever made head or tail out of them and managed to produce one id really like to see a piccy on the thread, just to inspire others


Cheers
Nick

I have managed to make head or tail of the plans, in fact i thought there were pretty spot on. My saw is nearing completion, once ive finished it ill post some pics.

Thanks Lewis

 

[nickg]

Chaps

JUst a quick update - functionally the redesigned bushsaw survived the BCUK Norway expedition cutting up tp 7" green & dead birch in temperatures down to -25C and performed really well. Carefull choice of tensioning string is essential - paracord with too much stretch will allow the joints to flex too much with each stroke - try to find some cord that doesnt stretch.

Cheers
Nick

PS if you are waiting for plans bear with and ill get them off to you as soon as i can no wthat im back

 

[bush tycoon]

PM send regarding plans

 

[wolf man]

Hi Nick

after seeing your saw in action on the Norway trip, I have to say that i was very impressed. Outstanding workmanship, well done.

Could you send me a PDF of the plans please.

By the way has your beard thawed out yet????

 

[bush tycoon]

Has anyone tried making this from the plans nick sent you? do you have any advice for someone about to start trying to make one?

is it possible with very basic tools?

 

[nickg]

Wolfman
Hello mate

PM me with your Email address and ill send some out to you

Beard - first thing i trimmed - having a bit of a problem with swollen feet though

Cheers
Nick

 

[Minotaur]

How do you know which generation plans you have?

Or would it just be easier to PM you again?

 

[nickg]

How do you know which generation plans you have?

Or would it just be easier to PM you again?

Basically if it says bushsaw-bucksaw2.pdf then you have the latest set - the only difference is the crossbar is about 7mm deeper to give a stronger tenon at each end.

If anybody wants an updated set then drop me a PM with your email again and ill be happy to send it out.

cheers
Nick

 

[bush tycoon]

Nick

What tools did you use to make this?

 

[nickg]

Nick

What tools did you use to make this?

Basic hand tools what youd expect. I did use a jigsaw quite a bit (powered) and I did cut the slots for the blade along the crossbar and up the sides with a small table saw just because it was easyiest but you could use a hand held circular saw or even a router to cut the slots at a pinch.
I guess that if these otions are unavailable then constructing the three main elements fron layers of thinner wood or even ply would make the slots easier to form. I guess a lot depends on the tools available.

Would anybody find it useful if I produced some plans for a laminated or ply version that would need less power tools to construct??

Cheers
Nick

 

[bush tycoon]

If you have the time to produce the plans for the laminated or ply wood that would be a big help nick

Cheer

Jack

 

[helixpteron]

 

[nickg]

Yeah

I was the utter frustration of getting one of those to work consistantly when I needed it to that prompted me to design the folder ;-)>

Ill work on the mk3 plans asp

Cheers
Nick